US Bridges

County Rd. 68 over I-10 Wbl

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 5.3 MI East of SR 59 · Structure no. 019853

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,382
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 68 over I-10 Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rd. 68 over I-10 Wbl in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,382 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,573 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 68
CrossesI-10 Wbl
Location5.3 MI East of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.63761, -87.67472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,382 (2022)
Projected traffic15,573 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 68 over I-10 Wbl built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 68 over I-10 Wbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 68 over I-10 Wbl carry?

About 10,382 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 68 over I-10 Wbl?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 68 over I-10 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.